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Visitor's Information
.: Crossing the Border
.: Driving in Mexico
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Once you see what Matamoros
has to offer you may want to continue your exploration of Mexico. If you're
planning to drive more than 20 Kilometers beyond the border, you will
need to obtain a car permit.
How to Obtain a Car Permit
STEP 1. Make sure your DNI Tourist Entry
card has been stamped by Mexican immigration officials.
STEP 2. Present a valid proof of citizenship.
STEP 3. Present ownership documentation
of the vehicle, such as a valid vehicle registration certificate or the
original vehicle title.
STEP 4. Fill out the car permit form as
instructed. The form essentially says you promise to cross back into the
U.S. with the vehicle, as well as other legalities.
STEP 5. Pay for the car permit at the Banjercito.
(This bank is located in the same building where you fill out the paperwork.)
You must provide the car permit paperwork as well as copies of your documentation.
The payment must
be made with a U.S. credit card to avoid leaving a deposit, which can
range from $200 to $600 depending on the year and make of the vehicle.
All documentation and the credit card must be in the name of the vehicle
owner, and the owner must be either a driver or passenger during the trip.
Important Things to Know
1. The temporary vehicle permit is valid
for any type of vehicle weighing
under three tons for periods up to six months (180 days).
2. The temporarily imported vehicle
may be driven across the border multiple times during the authorized period.
3. Always carry the car permit when driving
your car in Mexico. Do not leave
this document in the vehicle; it is indispensable in the case of damage,
theft, or accident.
4. The vehicle temporarily imported by the
owner may be driven in Mexico by the spouse or adult children, as long
as they have the same immigration status. Other persons may drive the
vehicle as long as the owner is in the vehicle.
5. No Mexican driver's licence is needed
to drive in Mexico, American driver's licence work just as well.
Mexican auto insurance coverage is highly recommended for interior travel
and is available in Brownsville. When arranging this insurance make sure
about its provisions for roadside assistance and help phone numbers. Auto
accidents are considered criminal by Mexican statute and may result with
an impounded vehicle.
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